Position:
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Educational StudiesLocation:
Bowman 117 and Gregory 115APhone:
(540) 665-4748Email: smalone@jdzruiran.com
Educational History:
Doctor of Education: Educational Studies (Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning) Area of Emphasis: Literacy, University of Nebraska Lincoln, December 2018; Master of Arts: Teacher Learning, Teacher Education, Reading Specialist Endorsement, University of Nebraska Lincoln, May 2011; Bachelor of Science: Education and Human Sciences, Endorsements in 7-12 English, Reading and Writing, University of Nebraska Lincoln, May 2007
Fields of Expertise:
- Literacy and Engagement
- Adolescent Readers
- Teacher Problem Solving
Professional Highlights:
PUBLICATION
Hamann, E. T., & Malone, S. (2020). Equity and engagement challenges of teaching reading in middle school, the. Equity by Design Research Brief. Indianapolis, IN: Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center (MAP EAC).
PRESENTATIONS
Malone, Stephanie and Stewart, Carey (September 22nd). “What’s Your Why: Preparing
Teachers for the Future.” Presented at the 2023 Virginia Education Research Association
(VERA) Conference, online.
Malone, Stephanie (August 31st, 2023). “Engaging Minds: Effective Teaching Tips for the
College Classroom.” Presented at Shenandoah University, Winchester Virginia.
Malone, Stephanie (May 24th, 2022). “The Co-Constructed Syllabus.” Presented at Shenandoah
University, Winchester, Virginia.
Malone, Stephanie (March 24th, 2022). “Rethinking How We Grade.” Presented at Shenandoah
University, Winchester, Virginia.
Malone, Stephanie (April 19th, 2021). “Just for Adjuncts: How Learning Works.” Presented at
Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia.
Malone, Stephanie (October 3rd, 2019). “Let’s Get Real: Why (We) Leave.” Presented at the Virginia
Association of Colleges of Teacher Education Conference, Roanoke, Virginia.
Malone, Stephanie (February 22nd, 2018). “(You) Can Change a Students’ Literacy Story.” Presented at
the Nebraska State Reading Conference, Kearney, Nebraska.
Sarroub, Loukia., Yu, Aiqing., & Malone, Stephanie (February 22nd, 2018). “Who are Legitimate
Readers in Middle and High School Reading Classes?” Presented at the Nebraska State Reading
Conference, Kearney, Nebraska.
Malone, Stephanie (February 23rd, 2018). “Teacher as Coach: The Classroom as Playing Field to Build
Active and Engaged Readers.” Presented at the Nebraska State Reading Conference, Kearney, Nebraska.
Malone, Stephanie (October 5th, 2017). “Tuning Up Reading.” Presented at Mickle Middle School Staff
Development, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Malone, Stephanie (February 24th, 2017). “I Don’t Read No Books. Helping Adolescent Readers Grow.”
Presented at the Nebraska State Reading Conference, Kearney, Nebraska.
Malone, Stephanie (January 1st, 2017). “Mickle School Literacy.” Presented at Mickle Middle School
Staff Development, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Malone, Stephanie (September 15th, 2016). “The Roadmap to Literacy.” Presented at Mickle Middle
School Staff Development, Lincoln, Nebraska..
PUBLIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Former Reading Teacher/Reading Liaison of twelve years in Lincoln, Nebraska
Personal Quote:Pushing limits is not always easy nor can it be done without support. What I have discovered is that without limits but with the right amount of support, more opportunity can be seized.
Personal Highlights:
Mother of two middle-school daughters
Runner (completed 7 half-marathons)
Nebraska native. Go Huskers!